Sun Microsystems FC-100 User Manual
Chapter 2
Installation
2-5
2.3.5
Installing GBICs and Fiber Optic Cables
1. Choose the hub port into which you will install the GBIC.
Although the ports in a hub are electrically equivalent, follow any configuration
guidelines that may have accompanied the other hardware in your configuration.
guidelines that may have accompanied the other hardware in your configuration.
If you are connecting the GBIC to a Sun StorEdge A5000 Disk Array , refer to the Sun
StorEdge A5000 Disk Array Hardware Configuration Guide, part number 805-0264-xx.
StorEdge A5000 Disk Array Hardware Configuration Guide, part number 805-0264-xx.
2. Insert the GBIC into the port.
Sun currently ships two types of GBICs: one with a bailed locking mechanism and
one without.
one without.
GBICs are keyed to prevent improper insertion; they can only be installed as shown
in
in
and
.
Caution –
Forcing a GBIC into a port can damage the GBIC and/or port. Use
minimal pressure when inserting the GBIC.
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To insert a GBIC that does not have a bail, slide the GBIC into the available port
until you hear a click.
until you hear a click.
FIGURE 2-3
Installing a GBIC and Fiber Optic Cable
Notches
Slot
Keys (on side)